Band 4 - Mechanical Craftsperson, Estates

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Estates team, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to a vital service supporting patient care.

You would need to have completed any of the following: recognised and registered Apprenticeship in City & Guilds, B-TEC ONC, NVQ2 and above or have achieved recognised equivalent training or experience in Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering so that you are able to work on your own initiative, make safe and prioritize requests.

Training may be available in site specific roles, and you will be able to broaden and develop your skills with the support of the Estates management.

You will be working on the repair and maintenance of Trust Estates assets such as heating plant, pumps, boilers, Air handling units, BMS plant controls, water tanks and water quality systems, mechanical control panels.

You will also work on HWS systems, medical gas systems and refrigeration systems. There is programmed planned preventative and statutory maintenance on selected equipment that you will be involved in managing.

Emergency overtime when required and to work unsupervised.

37.5 hours a week Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm (1 hour lunch time) and Friday 8am to 4pm (30 minutes lunch time).

Must participate in the Mechanical on call rota currently 1 week in 9 and to be able to make on site decisions using your own initiative to keep patients and staff safe.

Job description

Provide emergency recall and undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.

To liaise and work with other trades/disciplines including external agencies (contractors).

Participate fully in the Labour Management Scheme completing timesheets and job dockets and providing all relevant information.

Interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications to instruct and advise others.

You will be required to complete competent person assessments in relevant mechanical positions i.e. BG01 operators, CP Medical Gases, CP Ventilation, CP Confined Spaces CP Pressure Systems.

Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision at all timesTo carry communication devices [mobile phones, two-way radios] to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Recognised time served apprenticeship, or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Plumbing or BTEC (ONC) in Engineering or equivalent. NVQ3 or above.

Desirable

• CP MGPS.
• CP Ventilation.
• CP Pressure Systems.
• BG01 Boiler operators or Steam
• Knowledge & experience
• Legionella awareness

Knowledge

Essential

• Mechanical Services and experience

Desirable

• CP MGPS
• CP Ventilation
• CP Pressure Systems.
• BG01 Boiler operators or Steam.

Knowledge & experience.

Legionella awareness.

Experience

Essential

• Heating & Ventilation Plumbing.

Desirable

• Steam, Medical Gases
• Pressure Systems
• Water Hygiene

About the employer

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.